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Fullriver DC180-8 · Boat battery 8V 180Ah 1,000A

Reference: BOL-FULLRIVER-DC180-8

The Fullriver DC180-8 is a boat battery with 8 V, 180 Ah and 1,000 A cold cranking current, measuring 260 × 182 × 272 mm.

The Fullriver DC180-8 at a glance

The Fullriver DC180-8 is a battery for boats: engine starting or on-board service, depending on its design, with resistance to damp and hull vibration. With 180 Ah, the DC180-8 suits boats that had a battery of that capacity.

The DC180-8 belongs to the Fullriver DC Series range. The full range of Fullriver batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Fullriver DC180-8

No other reference in the catalogue fully matches the dimensions and polarity of the DC180-8; you will find the closest ones among our marine and boat batteries.

Fullriver DC180-8 vs DC160-8A, DC180-8B and DC160-8B: differences

How the DC180-8 compares with Fullriver batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)Weight
Fullriver DC180-8 (this one)180 Ah1,000 A260 × 182 × 27234.2 kg
Fullriver DC160-8A160 Ah–260 × 182 × 27232 kg
Fullriver DC180-8B180 Ah–260 × 182 × 28837 kg
Fullriver DC160-8B160 Ah–260 × 182 × 28832 kg
  • Fullriver DC160-8A: 20 Ah less, the same dimensions.
  • Fullriver DC180-8B: the same capacity, a different height (288 mm instead of 272 mm). It only fits if there is room for 288 mm of height.
  • Fullriver DC160-8B: 20 Ah less, a different case (260 × 182 × 288 mm).

Inside the DC180-8: AGM technology

The DC180-8 is AGM: the electrolyte is absorbed in glass fibre mats, so it is sealed and spill-proof. It withstands many more cycles than a conventional lead battery, at the cost of being more sensitive to overcharging.

Check this before ordering the Fullriver DC180-8

  • The DC180-8 needs 260 × 182 × 272 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
  • With 180 Ah, the DC180-8 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
  • The DC180-8 delivers 1,000 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.

Fullriver DC180-8 codes and part numbers

The DC180-8 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceDC180-8
Terminal typeM8
Not to be confused withFullriver DC180-8B (180 Ah)

Frequently asked questions about the Fullriver DC180-8

Fullriver DC180-8 or DC160-8A?

Compared with the DC180-8, the Fullriver DC160-8A has 20 Ah less. With 180 Ah, the DC180-8 runs longer between charges than the DC160-8A (160 Ah). Both measure 260 × 182 × 272 mm, so they fit the same tray.

Fullriver DC180-8 or DC180-8B: what changes?

Mainly the height: the DC180-8 is 272 mm tall and the Fullriver DC180-8B 288 mm, with the same length and width and 180 Ah against 180 Ah. Before choosing between the DC180-8 and the DC180-8B, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.

How much does the Fullriver DC180-8 weigh?

The DC180-8 weighs 34.2 kg. For reference, the Fullriver DC160-8A (160 Ah) weighs 32 kg.

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